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Things to Do  

Fruits

Fruits, Pontianak

 Djahali Says:  Bila anda mau makan buah-buahan, baik buah lokal maupun buah import, anda akan temukan dijual di tepi jalan besar di Pontianak. 

Dayak Totem

Dayak Totem, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  It's West Kalimantan's Dayak totem.... where on the top is Hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil), The Dayak's mascot. Also the most seen bird in Kalimantan island. 

Inside House

Inside House, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  This is inside of the Betang House.... 

Head of the Stairs

Head of the Stairs, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  The end of the stairs is shape of human head....and the stairs is made from one tree. 

Stairs

Stairs, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  This Betang's house stairs, when wanna go inside the house, we must go up use this stairs first. 

Sunet On Kapuas River

Sunet On Kapuas River, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  When Sun kiss the earth, we can see the sunset on Kapuas river, such a nice view, while see the activity on the river, people get ready to have a bath on the river, and people going home use the traditional boat across the river.... 

Hotels  

Gardenia Resort and Spa

 4 Opinions

Santika Hotel

 15 Opinions

Restaurants  

Teratai Indah: Kakap restoran in the muara kakap

Teratai Indah: Kakap restoran in the muara kakap, Pontianak

 pepeng Says:  The place is offering Seafood delicacy but mind that some tourist suffered from Stomach ache due to unhygenic. We local people do not have that problem.View to the delta and sea Ikan Senangin Bakar, Udang rebus, etc 

Nightlife  

Biztro Discotheque: Disco

Biztro Discotheque: Disco, Pontianak

 Djahali Says:  Tempat ini merupakan hiburan malam dengan musik keras dan tempat untuk menikmati minuman keras. Kalau mau masuk tidak diperbolehkan dengan sandal jepit. 

Warung Dangau and Khatulistiwa Golf: The only Nightlife in Pontianak

Warung Dangau and Khatulistiwa Golf: The only Nightlife in Pontianak, Pontianak

 pepeng Says:  The only place for night life in Pontianak which are safe from crime. There is cafe in Khatulistiwa Golf course near GOR pangsuma Jl A yani. which is offering pisang bakar keju.. Nice to eat All type of dress can go in. Prefer casual.My personal Tips:Please wear long pants... 

Transportation  

AIRPORT TAXI

AIRPORT TAXI, Pontianak

 transfervcd Says:  When you go from airport to your hotel or hotel to airport.A standard charge rate of Rp.60.000,- so i prefer the bigger TOYOTA soluna or viosthan the smaller Ceria 

Ferry to Ketapang

Ferry to Ketapang, Pontianak

 Djahali Says:  Mega Express adalah salah satu ferry yang bisa dipakai untuk ke Ketapang dengan jalur laut.Untuk memperoleh tiket, anda dapat beli di Putra Tour. 

Shopping  

Matahari mall: Jewel and precious stone

Matahari mall: Jewel and precious stone, Pontianak

 Djahali Says:  Ada banyak batu lokal seperti kecubung dan intan yang telah diasah dengan segala bentuk. Cincin, kalung, gelang dan anting emas maupun perak 

New Mall: Ayani Megamall

New Mall: Ayani Megamall, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  In this mall we find anything here, cloths, cinemas, Hypermarket, and many more... this mall is a new mall. 

Local Customs  

Ceramic

Ceramic, Pontianak

 kauzet Says:  china, old custom in west kalimantan 

Culture festival

Culture festival, Pontianak

 Djahali Says:  Acara ini dilakukan 2 kali setahun di Tuguh Katulistiwa pada bulan Maret dan September. Yaitu tepatnya matahari di atas Pontianak pada jam 12 siang tidak menghasilkan bayangan untuk benda yang tegak lurus dari bumi. Pada kawasan itu diadakan perta budaya. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Smoke

Smoke, Pontianak

 Djahali Says:  Kalau mau ke Pontianak janganlah kemarau pada bulan Agustus s/d September. Umumnya terjadi 5 tahun sekali. Karena seluruh wilayah penuh dengan asap hasil pembakaran ladang yg akan ditanami petani. Sehingga udara kota tidak terlalu baik dan dapat mengganggu pernerbangan. 

High crime rates especially at night

High crime rates especially at night, Pontianak

 pepeng Says:  Public transport. Woman not recomended to walk alone at night because there is a lot of roberry and rape. 

Favorites  

Mascot

Mascot, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  We can see this bird mascot almost eveywhere in Pontianak..... Here the hornbill carry orchid, and on the feet is the quator. 

More Souvenir

More Souvenir, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  this is a mock up from glasses, one small souvenir can be make in 2-3 weeks, and there is a big one, sample of Borobudur and send to Sultan Brunai, it's 4x4m, and 2 m tall. Just one place who make this souvenir mock up from glasses in indonesia. 

Mandau

Mandau, Pontianak

 black_mimi99 Says:  Mandau is Kalimantan traditional weapon. 

The Place

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The People

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Advice from the Locals
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 Pontianak - PCC ini di bangun dari tempat yang dulu disebut Arena Remaja. Tempat ini di pakai untuk pameran dan acara pesta. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, I was in Pontianak years ago and am now planning a trip back. But I'm sure things have changed! I'd be very grateful if... 

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Pontianak- My Hometown

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 If you like spicy fried "Pecel Ayam" you can goin to Gusti hamzah street.... 

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